Sr. Financial Analyst

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) to join our FP&A team and drive financial excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven professional with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for process improvement. This role will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling and analysis, and business partnering to provide key insights that drive strategic decision-making. The SFA will also manage and optimize weekly financial reports to ensure timely and accurate business updates. It also focuses on identifying areas of improvement in the reporting and analysis of business performance and independently working with relevant stakeholders to deploy solutions. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to influence business owners, support thoughtful decision-making, and adapt to a rapidly evolving environment. Regular collaboration with various business units across the organization will allow you the opportunity to exhibit your verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
4-6 years of FP&A experience in a corporate or public company environment.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan)
Experience with financial systems
Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly present financial data to executives and cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to manage weekly reports efficiently and enhance reporting processes.
Highly organized with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA a plus.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the development and enhancement of financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectives.
Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to anticipate potential business impacts.
Provide detailed profitability and cost analysis to optimize business performance
Support development of high-impact presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, and investor relations
Provide financial modeling and recommendations for key business initiatives
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Manage weekly financial reports and presentations and their continuous innovation, ensuring accuracy and delivering key insights to leadership
Analyze actual vs. budget/forecast performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities and providing actionable recommendations
Provide detailed variance analysis and recommend actions to improve financial performance and assessment of business trends
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narratives
Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance in all reports and presentations
Identify and solve complex data integrity issues and collaborate with stakeholders on resolution, driving the highest standards.
Have ability to independently influence and drive outputs, meet deadlines, and set clear expectations and roadmaps.
Business Partnering & Decision Support: Serve as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, helping drive data-driven decisions.
Present financial insights in a clear, concise manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Work closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers, revenue trends, and margin dynamics.
Process Improvement & Automation: Identify inefficiencies in FP&A reporting and forecasting processes, recommending improvements.
Utilize automation tools, dashboards, and advanced analytics to streamline reporting.
Advocate for system enhancements and integration of best-in-class FP&A technologies.